Wellness, nutrition education training for early childcare providers
URBANA, Ill. – Positive habits for children start with healthy, happy, and empowered childcare providers. Early childcare professionals and education centers interested in learning how to maintain and reinforce healthy choices within a childcare work environment will learn strategies to build...
Use fall leaves in home compost
URBANA, Ill. – As fall approaches, homeowners begin to think of what to do with the falling leaves. Composting is an option which helps the environment, says Duane Friend,...
Keep deer away from your plants this fall
Deer can wreak havoc on plants during fall and winter months. University of Illinois Extension offers advice to help homeowners reduce damage from deer.
Exclusion
"Fences offer the best way to control deer damage in certain situations; however, large-...
Extension to offer Certified Food Protection Manager course in November
DECATUR, Ill. — This November, University of Illinois Extension in Macon County is offering the state mandated Certified Food Protection Manager course and test. The Illinois Department of Public Health requires all food establishments be supervised by a Certified Food Protection Manager during...
Make hitting the hay a priority during harvest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - For many farmers, fall requires long days in the field and little rest. The pressure to harvest as much as possible combined with fatigue and looming deadlines can result increase the risk of potential hazards.
Safety and health of workers, including making time for...
Students invited to work out with Macon County 4-H
DECATUR, Ill. — Physical activity is an important element for a student’s overall wellbeing. Being physically active is good for mental, social, psychological, and physical health. Students engaged in remote learning this fall are missing this essential educational component. Beginning in...
Webinar examines dollar store impact on rural Illinois communities
URBANA, Ill. – Dollar stores in rural areas offer convenience and competitively-priced shopping options for rural residents, but their business models do not always lead to long-term community economic health.
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Find your spark in 4-H
Join University of Illinois Extension to Find Your Spark this fall. Help youth find their spark and explore the 4-H program through a 6-week series of hands-on activities.
Youth ages 8 to 12, will receive a packet with supplies and instructions for six different activities, designed to...
Celebrate National 4-H Week with Macon County 4-H
DECATUR, Ill. — National 4-H Week is October 4-10, and it is a time for 4-H programs around the nation to celebrate the difference that 4-H has made in so many lives. It is also an opportunity to highlight the outstanding youth and volunteers within our community. Macon County 4-H will observe...
Take steps to prevent farm grain bin accidents
DECATUR, Ill. – Grain bin accidents happen quickly. In a matter of seconds, anyone can be suffocated by moving grain. Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations, according to the...
Practical tips to manage your diabetes
URBANA, Ill. – For the millions of Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes, adopting a healthy lifestyle is critical in managing the disease for improved quality of life. ...
Prevent combine fires this harvest
URBANA, Ill. – Combine fires are one of the most common and expensive types of fire incidents in production agriculture. They can also cause substantial setback during harvest.
"Combine fires often start behind the operator...
Make your 2020 harvest your safest one yet
URBANA, Ill. – 2020 has had its own unique set of challenges, but harvest doesn't have to be one of them. University of Illinois Extension offers these tips for a safe harvest.
Perform routine machinery upkeep ahead of schedule.
When the season gets busy,...
Macon County 4-H partners with Mt. Zion Food Pantry and Salvation Army for food drive
DECATUR, Ill. — September is Hunger Action Month! Feeding America reports that due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 54 million people may experience food insecurity and hunger in 2020, including a potential 18 million children. Help Macon County 4-H in the fight against...
Macon County 4-H offers park program
DECATUR, Ill.— September marks the beginning of a new membership year for America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H. To kick-off the new year, Macon County 4-H invites youth, ages 8 to 18, to 4-H in the Park, a traveling four-week area park program.
Each week, University of...
